AMERICAN  LIBRARY  ASSOCIATION 


LIBRARY  WAR  SERVICE 


Headquarters:  Library  of  Congress,  Washington,  L*  C 


HOSPITAL  LIBRARY  CIRCULAR,  No.  2 
(Superseding  Circular  No,  l) 


July  1,  1918 


Organization,  The  hospital  librarian  is  appointed  by  the  American 
Library  Association,  but  is  given  the  privilege  of  serving  in  the  hospital 
by  order  of  the  Medical  Officer  in  Command , his  authorization  should  also 
be  secured  for  visiting  the  wards.  The  librarian  will  endeavor  to  coordinate 
all  the  activities  in  th6  hospital  that  are  giving  book  service,  and  to  co- 
operate with  them  in  furnishing  books  needed  by  the  medical  staff,  patients 
nurses  and  enlisted  men.  With  the  permission  of  the  other  organizations,  the 
Red  Cross,  YJI.C.A.,  and  K.  of  C.,  and  others*  she  should  take  stock  of  their 
collections  and  should  supplement  them  with  such  books  as  are  needed. 

Supervision  of  Hospital  Library  by  Camp  Librarian,  The  camp  librarian 
is  the  chief  representative  of  the  American  Library  Association  in  camp,  and 
the  head  of  the  camp  library  system.  The  hospital  librarian  will  confer 
with  the  camp  librarian  before  taking  any  action  which  affects  the  general 
policy  of  the  library  system,  and  all  matters  involving  relations  wich  the 
Commanding  Officer  a.nd  the  non-medical  officers  of  the  camp  will  be  conducted 
by  the  camp  librarian.  The  hospital  librarian  may  take  the  initiative  with  the 
hospital  authorities  in  regard  to  the  library  rooms,  the  equipment,  ward  visit- 
ing, the  detail  of  orderlies,  etc;  she  may  correspond  with  the  local  library 
in  regard  to  books  to  supply  special  needs,  and  arrange  for  story-telling,  and 
other  volunteer  aid.  This  initiative  is  not  incompatible  with  a proper 


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appreciation  of  the  fact  that  the  camp  librarian  has  general  supervisions 
it  calls  merely  for  good-will  and  cooperation  in  making  proper  adjustments 
as  conditions  develop. 

Administrat ion.  In  camps  where  the  Association  has  a Camp  Library. 

The  hospital  library  is  to  be  administered  as  a branch  of  the  ma,in  library. 
Books  are  to  be  supplied  from  camp  library  collections,  but  books  especially 
suited  to  hospital  needs  v/ill  be  purchased  upon  requisitions  approved  by  the 
camp  librarian*  Any  request  for  books  or  supplies  sent  in  directly  by  the 
hospital  librarian  will  be  understood  by  Headquarters  to  have  had  the  approval 
of  the  camp  librarian.  The  books  for  circulation  are  to  be  prepared  at  the 
camp  library,  unless  it  is  advisable  to  arrange  it  as  work  for  convalescents . 
The  hospital  librarian  should  spend  practically  none  of  her  time  on  the  work 
of  cataloging,  pasting  labels,  etc.  Her  work  is  to  make  the  connection  between 
the  man  and  the  book,  it  is  for  her  to  rea.ch  the  man  with  the  book  that  is 
needed;  in  doing  this,  she  must  visit  the  wards,  carrying  books,  reading  aloud, 
and  telling  stories  (if  her  talent  lies  in  this  direction).  In  all  points 
of  service,  the  hospital  library  should  be  carried  on  with  the  least  possible 
"red  tape". 

Administration.  In  General  Hospitals,  or  at  camps  where  there  is  no 

Camp  Library.  Requests  for  books  should  be  referred  to  Headquarters  upon 
requisition  blanks  which  will  be  furnished.  Host  gift  books  sent  to  hospitals 
by  the  A.L.A.  are  prepared  with  plates,  pockets  and  book-cards.  Supplies 
will  be  sent  from  Headquarters  so  that  purchased  books  may  be  prepared  in 
the  same  way.  If  the  cooperation  of  the  Red  Cross,  T.M.C.A.,  and  other  agencies 
can  be  secured,  their  books  should  be  pocketed  and  carded,  so  that  a uniform 
system  may  be  in  vogue,  and  a record  kept  of  the  books,  not  so  much  to  avoid 


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losing  them,  as  to  he  able  to  get  the  greatest  use  from  them,,  If  each 
organization  is  willing  to  make  its  own  cards,  the  task  will  not  fall  very 
heavily  upon  any  one,  A central  shelf-list  will  "be  invaluable  and.  a uniform 
charging  system  will  simplify  the  work  for  all  concerned.  All  necessary 
supplies  for  this  work  -will  be  supplied  by  the  A.L.A,  Y/ar  Service  Headquarters. 

Red  Cross  House.  Where  the  hospital  library  is  located  in  the  convalescent 
house  of  the  Red  Cross,  or  ’./here  the  librarian  lives  in  the  Red  Cross  House, 
it  is  called  to  her  attention  that  she  is  subject  to  the  authority  of  the 
Red  Cross  officials  in  all  natters  er.cept  the  conduct  of  the  library.  On  her 
arrival  at  th.e  camp,  after  her  credentials  have  been  presented  to  the  officers 
in  charge,  she  should  report  promptly  to  the  Red  Cross  representative  in 
charge  of  the  convalescent  hou.se. 

The  Red  Cross  officials  have  promised  the  most  hearty  cooperation  and 
this  is  being,  given  generously,  but  it  is  felt  that  for  the  best  interests  of 
the  librarians  themselves,  and  tie  secure  united  and  orderly  conduct  of  the 
Red  Cross  House,  all  its  occupants  should  be  subject  to  one  central  authority. 

It  is  ■understood,  of  course,  that  in  all  matters  relating  to  the  administration 
of  the  library  the  librarian  is  subject  only  to  the  American  library  Association. 

Sur g i c al  and  Sick  XI ar d s . All  wards  should  be  visited  at  least  once  a 
week  and  arrangements  made  for  distributing  books,  the  hospital  authorities  in 
most  cases  have  detailed  orderlies  to  assist  in  book  distribution.  The 
Association  will  provide  each  library  with  a special  hospital  book-truck. 
Scrapbooks  are  in  great  demand  n the  wards.  They  are  provided,  by  the  public 
libraries  and  forwarded  from  Headquarters,  on  requisition,  usually  in  lots 
of  300. 

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Contagious  Disease  Wards.  The  library  should  send  partly  worn  books, 
pa  per -covered  books,  and  plenty  of  magazines  which  should  be  burned  after  be- 
ing used.  The  Burleson  magazines  of  course  will  be  valuable  for  use  here. 

The  librarian  should  keep  in  touch  with  warmasters  to  see  that  there  is 
a sufficient  supply  on  hand. 

Medical  Staff,  Nurses,  Enlisted  Men.  Their  special  needs  must  be  con- 
sidered in  the  selection  of  fiction  and  recreational  reading;  the  camp  library 
will  supply  books  on  sanitation,  first-aid,  military  affairs,  etc,,  as  noted 
in  following  paragraphs.  That  the  staff  may  be  encouraged  to  use  the  camp 
library,  notices  should  be  posted  of  new  and  popular  books  cn  all  subjects, 
and  doctors  and  nurses  informed  of  additions  that  might  be  of  special  interest 
to  them. 


Periodicals , The  Association  will  subscribe  for  the  following  magazines. 


Binders  will  be  provided  for  starred  magazines. 


American  Journal  of  Nursing 
♦American 

Army  and  Navy  Journal 
♦Aviation 
♦Century 
♦Everybody 1 s 


♦Life 

♦McClure ' s 

New  York  Times  Mid-week  Pictorial 
♦Outing 
♦Phot oplay 
♦P^nch 

♦Scientific  American 


The  publishers  will  send  the  following  magazines  as  gifts  when  the 


request  comes  through  Headquarters, 


Porest  and  Stream 

Judge 

Leslie's 

Motor 


♦National  Geographic 
New  Republic 
♦Popular  Mechanics 
Red  Cross 
Puck 


The  Woman's  Naval  Service,  Inc , will  subscribe  for  magazines  for 
naval  hospitals.  Requests  should  be  sent  through  Headquarters  to  the 
League . 

Medical  Books  and  Periodicals.  The  Surgeon  General's  office  will 
furnish  to  the  hospital  medical  and  veterinary  books  to  the  number  of  thirty 
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or  forty,  and  an  additional  number  needed  for  any  special  service » Medical 
periodicals  ore  supplied  by  the  Surgeon  General's  office,  a list  of  twenty 
or  thirty  is  available;  other  titles  may  be  added  as  they  are  needed,  ^Occupation- 
al and  rehabilitation  boohs  will  normally  be  provided  in  the  same  way,  but  the 
American  Library  Association  is  prepared  to  supplement  them  if  special  con- 
ditions arise.  Requests  for  such  boohs  and  periodicals  should  in  all  cases  be 
made  to  the  Surgeon  General's  office  the  Commanding  Officer, 

Conti nge nt  Fund s . Where  there  is  a camp  library  the  hospital  library 
is  run  as  a branch,  and  the  camp  librarian  will  assign  a portion  of  his 
contingent  fund  to  the  hospital  librarian,  who  will  pay  any  small  expenses 
incurred  in  the  management  of  the  library.  In  hospitals  outside  outside  of 
camps,  or  where  there  is  no  camp  library,  the  librarian  will  have  a.  contingent 
fund  in  order  to  meet  incidental  expenses  without  inconvenience. 

Stationery.,  Headquarters  will  furnish  rubber  stamps  to  all  hospital 
libraries  when  the  hospital  library  is  a.  branch  of  the  camp  library,  the 
camp  library  stationery  will  be  used,  with  the  words  n3ase  Hospital  Librarjr" 
be  lev . For  hospitals  outside  of  camps,  or  where  there  is  no  camp  library, 
the  name  of  the  hospital  will  be  stamped  on  Headquarters  stationery, 

Unif  or  ms » She  uniforms  furnished  by  the  Association  will  be  made  in 
accordance  with  specifications  issued  to  each  hospital  librarian.  Those  in 
the  Library  War  Service  for  a period  shorter  than  three  months  are  expected 
to  turn  in  the  uniforms  when  their  service  terminates. 


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Hospital  Informational  Circular 

UNIFORMS 


June  10 , IS 


A uniform  for  women  in  hospital  and  camp  library  service  has 
been  adpoted.  A cut  giving  all  specifications  is  attached.  These  are 
to  be  adhered  to  strictly,  since  the  value  of  a uniform  is  in  its  uni- 
formity. , 

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James  McCreery  and  Company,  New  York  City,  are  reserving  to 
our  order  a supply  of  natural  pongee  at  . 90^  per  yard  and  hold  them- 
selves in  readiness  to  furnish  it  on  our  request.  Hats,  lingerie  col- 
lars and  ties  will  be  supplied  by  Woodward  and  Lothrop,  Washington; 
this  firm  to  send  on  order  from  headquarters  to  each  hospital  librar-i-m 
one  hat,  four  collars  and  two  ties.  Shoes  and  stockings  are  to  be 
brown  and  may  be  obtained  by  the  wearer.  Stockings  must  be  lisle  or 
cotton.  Shoes  should  have  round  toes,  and  fairly  low,  rubber  heels. 
Camp  assistants'  shoes  must  be  high;  hospital  librarians  may  wear  ox* 
fords.  Arm.  badges  and  A.L.A.  insignia  for  the  hat  will  be  sent  from 
this  office.  $50  will  be  allowed  for  two  uniforms  and  full  outfit. 

Six  yards  is  generally  enough  f or  a uniform.  More  may  be  requisition- 
ed if  necessary. 


Estimated  cost:  Pongee  (l2  yards)  $10 .©0 

Hat  3.75 

Ties  .50 

Collars  2,00 

Sho&s  6.00 

Stockings  2,00 

$25,05 

Making  (2  suits)  24,95 

$50 t 00 


Anything  in  excess  of  the  above  amount  must  be  paid  for  by  the 
librarian.  Kindly  send  us  your  measurements  at  once,  giving 

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SPECIAL  BULLETIN 


Uashi  gton,  D.  C. 


March  9,  1918. 


The 'men  of  our  National  ’ Army  are  finding  ready  for  their  use,  in 
evsry  Y,  M,  C.  A.  hut,  in  every  K.  of  C.  building,  in  every  hospital  and  re- 
creation building  and  in  many  barracks  and  mess-halls,  carefully  collected  and 
constantly  growing  collections  of  books,  as  well  as  files  of  magazines  and 
newspapers  frequently  renewed;  in  thirty-four  of  the  larger  camps,  there  am 
special  buildings  devoted  exclusively  to  library  purposes,  each  forming  the 
center  of  a library  service  which  any  city  might  be  proud  of.  The  men  have 
wondered,  perhaps,  through  whose  agency  this  work  was  done,  and  have  puzzled 
over  the  letters  A.  L.  A.,  which  appear  on  all  this  reading  matter, 

"A,  L.  A,"  stands  for  American  Library  Association,  and  all  of  this 
camp  library  work  is  being  done  by  a special  Library  Mar  Service,  under  the 
general  direction  of  Dr.  Herbert  Putnam,  Librarian  of  Congress.  For  the  first 
time  in  history,  an  organized  and  systematic  effort  is  being  made  to  provide 
the  men  of  a great  army  with  the  intellectual  stimulus  which  good  books  supply, 
and  the  success  of  the  experiment  — for  it  was  really  an  experiment  at  first-- 
has  been  astonishing.  Army  officers,  who  were  inclined  to  be  skeptical  as  to 
the  value  of  the  work,  have  been  won  over,  and  the  final  seal  of  approval  has 
been  given  by  General  Pershing,  who  has  set  aside  fifty  tons  of  shipping  month- 
ly for  the  use  of  the  A,  L.  A. 


The  work  which  our  men  see  ih  the  big  camps  is  but  a cP-'li  portion..- 
of  the  work  which  is  actually  being  done'.  The  total  number  of  camps,  posts  and 
training  stations,  served  by  the  A.  L.  A.,  the  middle  of  February, was  262,139 
in  the  army  and  123  in  the  navy;  and  this  number  is  being  added  to  every  day.,' 
in  fact,  as  soon  as  a place  is  found  where  books  and  magazines  are  needed,  the 
need  is  supplied. 

In  the  smaller  camps,  the  Y.  M.  C,  A.,K.  of  C.  and  similar  organiza- 
tions, are  the  agencies  through  which  the  A.  L.  A.  v;orks;in  the  larger  camps 
the  A.  L.  A,  has  its  own  building,  manned  by  a competent  staff,  which  acts  as 
the  centre  through  which  all  the  reading  matter  for  the  camp  is  handled,  the 
other  recreational  buildings  serving  as  branches, the  whole  system  being  managed 
much  as  any  library  would  be,  though,  of  course,  with  an  absolute  minimum  of 
technicality.  Th  ;re  is  just  enough,  in  fact,  to  koop  the  librarian  informed  as 
to  what  books  he  has  and  what  they  are. 

As  to  the  class  of  books  used,  it  is  astonishing  how  great  the  demand 
is  for  purely  technical  books — books  dealing  directly  or  indirectly  with  some 
phase  of  military  science;  anu  ho  much  of  the  reading  is  done  for  a purpose, 


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not  merely  to  pass  away  the  time.  In  the  average  public  library,  the 
demand  for  fiction  is  about  sixty  per  cent  of  the  total;  in  the  camp 
libraries  it  is  less  than  half. 

It  is’to  the  supplying  of  these  technical  bocks  in  adequate  vela  e 
that  the  A.  L.  A»  is  chiefly  addressing  itself,  by  means  of  purchases 
direct  from  the  publishers,  and  it  is  relying  upon  the  public  for  gifts 
of  fiction  and  lighter  literature,  though  of  course,  donations  of  tech- 
nical books  are  doubly  welcome. 

During  the  week  beginning  March  18th,  a nation-wide  drive  is 
to  be  conducted  to  secure  at  least  t~To  million  volumes,  and  this  campaign 
will  be  continued  indefinitely,  to  assure  a ’steady  flow  of  books  into  the 
receiving  stations  as  long  as  the  war  lasts.  The  libraries  of  the  whole 
country  have  rallied  to  this  work,  and  all  that  is  necessary  to  get  books 
promptly  into  the  hands  of  our  men,  is  to  take  them  to  the  nearest  public 
library,  or  to  ask  the  librarian  to  send  for  them. 

The  need  for  books  is  almost  unlimited,  for  a new  and  imperative 
duty  faces  the  Association,  --  that  of  getting  books  in  great  numbers  across 
the  water,  for  the  use  of  our  men  "over  there,"  A large  dispatch  station 
has  for  some  time  been  in  operation  at  one  of  the  embarkation  ports,  under 
the  direction  of  Hr, ‘Asa  Don  Dickinson;  another  is  just  being  organized  at 
a second  port,  by  Mr,  17,  H,  Brett,  of  the  Cleveland  Public  Library,  and 
others  will  be  established  as  need  arises.  A representative  of  the  A,  L.  A. 
is  now  in  France  to  organize  the  work  on  that  side,  and  to  see  that  the  books 
'which  get  there  are  promptly  distributed  where  they  are  most  needed.  Jlvajy 
existing  agency,  such  as  the  Y.  M,  C.  A.  and  Red  Cross,  will  be  made  use  of 
and  the  whole  work  placed  on  an  ordered  and  systematized  basis  as  repidly  as 
possible « 

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There  is  no  difficulty  about  transport: 

General  Pershing's  ordar  alone  makes  room  for  a hundred  thousand 
books  a month;  and,  in  addition  to  this,  are  the  innumerable  small  units  be- 
ing sent  over  in  charge  of  the  Y*  M«  C.  A.  men.  It  is  only  a question  of 
etting  the  books,  and  these  the  American  public  is  called  upon  to  provide-- 
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SOME  SUGGESTIONS  FOR  EDITORIALS 


Special  Bulletin 
March  9,  1918. 


Library  War  Service, 
Library  of  Congress, 
Washington,  D.  C. 


For  the  first  time  in  hi  story , a sustained,  organized 
effort  is  being  made  to  supply  a great  National  Army  with  the 
intellectual  stimulus  of  good  reading;  to  offer  our' men  profit- 
able and  interesting  ways  of  spending  their  leisure  hours;  to 
make  sure  that,  however  army  life  may  harden  and  toughen  them, 
it  shall  not  coarsen  them. 

This  effort  is  being  directed  by  the  Library  War  Service, 
of  the  American  Library  Association,  and  one  feature  of  it  is 
the  nation-wide  campaign  for  two  million  books  for  the  use  of 
our  men  here  and  in  France,  which  is  scheduled  for  the  week  of 
March  13th. 


Officers  and  men  alike  cf  our  National  Army  are  in 
hearty  sympathy  with  this  work.  General  Pershing  has  set  aside 
cargo  space  sufficient  for  100,000  books  a month;  on  file  with 
the  Library  War  Service  are  letters  from  scores  of  officers 
commending  the  work;  thousands  and  thousands  of  enlisted  men 
have  borne  witness  to  its  value. 

Here  is  a cause,  then,  which  should  appeal  to  every 
home  in  America,  for  every  home  has  seme  books  which  it  can 
spare.  They  can  be  put  to  no  better  use  than  this.  To  get 
them  promptly  into  the  hands  of  our  men,  they  need  only  be 
taken  to  the  nearest  Public  Library,  The  Librarian  will  do 
the  rest. 

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MESSENGERS  TO  THE  TRENCHES 

Fifty  tons  of  books  a month  to  our  soldiers  in  France1. 
One  hundred  thousand  volumes  every  month;  one  million,  two 
hundred  thousand  volumes  per  year a . 

What  joy  and  comfort  these  books  will  bring  to  war -weary 
men;  to  the  wounded  lying  in  hospitals l 

General  Pershing  himself  has  placed  fifty  tons  of  cargo 
space  each  month  at  the  disposal  of  the  American  Library  Asso- 
ciation, which  has  cheerfully  undertaken  to  furnish  the  books. 
And  this  is  only  a portion  of  the  task.  Nearly  a million  books 
have  already  been  placed  in  the  camps  in  this  country;  another 
million  will  be  needed  before  the  year  is  over. 

The  Need,  Then,  is  for  two  million  books. 

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To  obtain  these,  the  A,  L.  A.  has  undertaken  a nation- 
wide book  drive,  which  deserves  the  heartiest  support.  The 
daily  demand  for  military,  naval,  technical  and  educative  books 
is  overwhelming,  and  nearly  three  hundred  thousand  have  been 


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lighter  literature — fiction,  poetry,  essays,  drama — must  be 
given  by  the  public. 

The  American  Library  Association  stands  ready  to  per- 
form .efficiently,  through  the  capable  organization  it  has  built 
up,  the  work  of  placing  rheee  boohs  in  a he  hands  of  American 
oolaiors  and  sailors,  wherever  they  may  be« 

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may  rest  assured  that  in  due  time  they  will  fall  into  the  hands 
of  a tired  soldier  or  sailor,  and  bring  him  the  comfort  that 
only  a good  book  can  bring. 

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”7JE  Aik 1 T GOT  HO  BOOKS*" 

"We  ain't  got  no  books,  can't  you  send  us  some?" . 

This  appeal  from  a private  soldier  in  a regular  regiment, 
stationed  at  a lonely  post,  brought  home  to  the  public  librarian 
in  a big  city  the  need  of  reading  matter  among  soldiers  and 
sailors,  on  active  duty. 

This  appeal  is  being  answered  by  the  American  Library 
Association.  Having  perfected  its  organization,  it  is  now 
calling  on  the  people  of  the  country  to  supply  the  books. 

That  the  country  will  respond,  is  certain.  But  good 
books  must  be  given.  The  men  are  studying,  as  well  as  reading 
for  recreation.  The  American  Library  Association  is  buying 
technical  text  books  in  large  quantity,  with  the  funds  at  its 
disposal.  The  lighter  books  and  literature  must  come  from  -pri- 
vate bookshelves. 

The  book  drive  is  on.  We  can  all  help.  A word  to  the 
nearest  Public  Library,  and  the  books  we  take  from  our  shelves 
will  go  forth  to  the  men  in  the  camps,  on  battleships  or  ia  the 
trenches,  to  bring  them  joy  and  instruction. 


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Ao  L,  A,  WAR  SERVICE 


Special  Bulletin, 
I, larch  16,  1918* 


Library  of  Congress, 


Washington,  i) . 0 •, 


From  quarters  high  and  iiow  come  words  of  approval  of  the 
Library  War  Service  of'  the  American  Library  Association-"  a service  which 
is  reaching  into  every  camp,  training  station  ar:  naval  post  in  this  country, 
and  which  is  now  extending  overseas  to  our  men  in  France# 


The  results  of  far-reaching  plans  are  becoming  every  day  more 
apparent,  and  officers  and  men  alike  are  voicing  their  appreciation* 


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VKAT  THE  OFFICERS  SAY; 


Major  General  George  Bell.  Jr,,  Camp  Itgnn: : 


'"I  wish  to  extend  appreciation  m lehalf  of 
Division,  its  officers  and  eno listed  men!  for  the  excel] 
ly  erected  and  opened  hers  in  Camp  Logan** 1'* 


the  Thirty-third 
ent  library  recent - 


K Since  the  opening  of  the  library  and  ics  excellent  selection 
of  books,  it  has  become, net  alone  a.  popular  piles  fen  officers  and  enlist- 
ed men  as  a means  of  recreation,  but  also  as  a jO.aoe  for  self-education, 
and  I am  very  pleased  to  say  that  the  camp,  as  a whole,  is  deriving  its 

benefits.'* 

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Major  General  E.  F*  Gienn.  Camp  Sherman; 

,VI  wish  every  citizen  of  the  UniteclStatee  could  be  made  to 
appreciate  the  spier  die*  work  in  at  is  being  done  by  the  American  Library 
Association*" 


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Lieutenant  Commander  V,  L.  Ayers,  U«  S,  N,  R«  F*, 

U.  S.  Naval  Radio  School,  Harvard  University, 

"2  am  writing  to  extend  our  most  hearty  appreciation  for 
your  services  in  behalf  of  the  T7ar  Library  connected  with  the  Naval  Radio 
Station  at  Harvard »" 

"If  you  could  see  this  library  crowded  as  it  is  during  the 
evening  hours;  and  the  hours  of  liberty  and  recreation,  in  which  the  enlist- 
ed men  are  eagerly-pouring  through  these  books  which  you  have  furnished  I am 
sure  you  would  understand  that  the  enlisted  men  thoroughly  appreciate  what 
you  have  done  for  theinc" 

Major  John  T„  ,Axt on,  Chaplain  in  Charge,  Camp  Merritt: 

"I  want  +o  record  with  you  my  appreciation  of  the  work  the 
American  Library  Association  is  doing  a'c  Camp  Merritt  and  to  say  to  you 
that  it  will  be  my  pleasure  to  cc  *cperaLo  in  every  possible  way  with  your 
re  pre  sent at i ve  s , " 

■ * From  far  away  Santo  Domingo  comes  this  letter  from  Brigadier 
General  -J,. 'H.  Pendleton,  commanding  in  the  Second  Provisional  Brigade,  U. 

S3  Marines: 


‘’It  is  a great  pleasure  to  acknowledge  receipt  of  your  letter 
of  the  13th  instant,  notifying  us  of  the  shipment  of  books, 

I take  this  occasion  to  tender,  in  behalf  of  this  Brigade  of 
Marines?  most  hearty  thanks* English  reading  matter  is  not  sold  here,  as  the 

language  is  not  in  vogue,  and  lor  the  troops  in  the  provinces  it  is  even 
more  difficult  to  obtain  anything  at  all  to  read, 

Cont ri out  ions  of  books  are  especially  valued,-  reading  is  a 
great  aid  to  military  discipline,1’ 

Not  only  from  the  men  themselves,  but  from  the  various  agencies 
with  which  the  A,  L.  A*  works,  have  come  the  warmest  expressions  of  cc..:-  •* 
mendations. 


Here  is  6ne  from  Mr,  S,  F,  Laman,  Y.  M,  C,  A,  Educational  Sec- 
retary, at  Camp  Upton; 

"Allow  me  to  express  through  you,  the  appreciation  of  the  Y,  M, 
0,  A,  for  the  kindly  help  and  co-operation  which  the  American  Library  Asso- 
ciation has  given  us  in  our  service  to  the  soldiers  of  Camp  Upton." 

"There  seems  to  be  an  ever-increasing  demand  for  the  best  cur- 
literfture'i  both  fiction  and  general  literature  and  technical  subjects, 
is  difficult  to  say  -which  of  these  three  is  fhe  most  in  demand,  and  I 
should  like  to  suggest  very  strongly  that  the  A.  L.  A.  in  its  campaign  lay 
emphasis  upon  all  three  types  of  literature," 


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Hore  is  another  from  Mr.  A,  Mi  Souby;  Educational  Secretary 
of  the  Southeastern  Department  of  the  Y.  MP  C.  A.: 

"Allow  me  to  express  to  you  ray  deep  appreciation  of  the  great 
work  the  American  Library  Association  is  doing  in  all  ofthe  camps  that  I 
have  visited.  Your  buildings  are  beautiful,  ad  your  representatives  are 
men  of  character  ad  ability*  Everywhere  they  are  doing  their  utmost  to 
serve  the  men  in  the  army  and  co-operate  very  cordially  with  the  Y»  M.  C. 
A->  authorities.  I know  of  no  greater  \7ork  being'done  than  that  by  the  Amer- 
ican Library  Association  in  our  military  camps.1' 

The  Library  Y/ar  Service  co-operates  not  only  with  the  Y.  M,  C, 
A.,  but  with  the  Knights  of  Columbus,  the  Young  Men’s  Hebrew  Association, 
and  ail  other  crganj.zat ions  working  in  the  camps.  The  following  from 
Cardinal  Gibbons  indicates  how  well  the  K*  of  C,  have  been  served; 

'HI  is  Eminence  directs  rae  to  write  and  commend ‘the  very  worthy 
enterprise  of  securing  good  books  for#j<3  billers  and  sailers," 

Very  truly  yours, 

Alocrt  Ee  Smith,  Sec^'*" 

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And  here  is  a letter  which  speaks  for  itself; 

WAR  DEPARTMENT 

COMMISSION  OH  TRAINING  CAMP' ACflViTlES, 

V7a sh i.ngt  on , D , C , 


March  4,  1918* 

Dr,  Herbert  Put  mo::.. 

Library  of  Congress, 

Washington,  D,  C 

My  dear  Dr,  Putnam; 

Our  District  Directors  are  reporting  most  enthusiast ically  on 
the  camp  libraries.  These  buildings  aiid  the  facilities  they  offer  seem  to 
be  very  much  appreciated  by  the  men.  These  that  T have  seen  in  several  of 
the  camps  seem  to  be  very  well  managed  and  liberally  patronized.  Congratula- 
tions on  tk*e  good  work  you  are  doing» 


Sincerely  your.s, 


Lee  F.  Hanmer. 


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So  the  evidence  accumulates,  and  the  A.  L.  A.  feels  that  it 
is  no- longer  necessary  to  prove  its  case.  TThat  remains  to  do  is  to  sup- 
ply the  service  and  the  books,,  The  service  is  ready  and  organized;  eight 
hundred  thousand  books  are  in  the  camps;  but  t wo  million  more  are  needed 
for  our  men  "over  there",  and  to  obtain  those  a nation-wide  campaign  will 
take  place  the  week  beginning  March  loth*  Every  home  in  tho  land  should 
contribute  toward  a grand  total,  so  magnificent,  that  there  will  never 
again  be  any  dearth  of  books  to  place  at  the  service  of  our  fighting  men. 


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A.  L.  A.  WAR  SERVICE  ' Special  Bulletin 

Ilarch  18,  1918. 

Library  of  Congress, 

Washington,  B.  C. 


The _Library  reports  that  the  people  of 

contributed  ■ .7  p _books  during  the  ps.st  week  for 

the  use  of  our  soldiers  and  sailors,  and  that  more  boohs  are  still 
coming  in. 

It  is  hoped  that  week  after  week  they  will  continue  to  corns 
in  steadily,  for  our  men  will  need  books  as  long  as  the  war  lasts, 
and  the  supply  must  be  constantly  replenished.  Ail  stations  which 
have  been  opened  for  the  receipt  of  books  will  be  continued  in- 
definitely, and  the  public  is  ureged  to  form  the  habit  of  turning 
in  their  new  books  as  soon  as  they  have  read  them.  In  this  way, 
a constant  stream  of  fresh  bocks  into  the  camps  will  be  assured, 
and  a most  effective  barrage  established  against  the  blue  devils 
of  loneliness  and  depression. 

All  books  received  will  be  prepared  for  use  in  accordance 
with  the  simple  rules  laid  down  by  the  Library  War  Service  of  the 
American  Library  Association,  and  will  be  shipped  to  such  points 
as  the  A.L.A,  may  designate.  The  needs  of  all  camps  and  stations 
in  this  vicinity  will  be  taken  care  cf  first.  Host  of  the  books 
collected  along  the  Atlantic  seaboard  will  be  shipped  to  France 
as  rapidly  as  possible.  At  least  half  a million  are  needed  there 
at  once,  and  a constant  stream  of  replacements  must  be  maintained, 
for  the  wastage  will  be  very  great.  Hence  the  call  for  books, 
books  and  more  books. 

The  A.L.A*  has  built  up  an  organization  capable  of  handling 
thousands  and  thousands.  That  the  books  will  be  forthcoming  can- 
not be  doubted. 


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LIBRARY  WAR  SERVICE 

Headquarters 
Washington,  D.C. 

special  informational  circular 


To  the  Camp  Librarians': 


February  4 , 1918 


A.  L.  A.  books  in  Y.  M.  C.  A.  huts.  In  December  the  Y.  M.  C.  A.,  by 


an  arrangement  with  the  Library  Associa 

camp  a certain  number  of  copies  of  each 

A student  in  arms 
The  ideal  life 

War  memories  of  an  army  chaplain 

Character  of  Jesus 

Life  of  Christ 

Manhood  of  the  Master 

Meaning  of  Prayer 

Social  principles  of  Jesus 

Jesus’  history 

Mornings  in  the  College  Chapel 
Also  copies  of  Webster’s  Collegiate  Die 


ion,  sent  their  buildings  in  each 

of  the  following  books: 

The  main  points 
The  fact  of  Christ 

Jesus  Christ  and  Christian  Character 

David  Livingstone 

What  men  live  by 

The  Gospel  for  an  age  of  doubt 

Twice  born  men 

What-  life  means  to  us 

A man’ s faith 

My  four  anchors 

ionary  frem  G.  & C.  Merriam  Company 


Under  this  arrangement  the  books  are  to  contain  a label  showing  that 


they  are  furnished  from  the  funds  of  the  American  Library  Association.  We 


have  supplied  these  labels  to  the  Y.  M.  C.  A.  Headquarters.  Frcm  there  they 


have  been  sent  to  the  camps  with  instructions  that  the  Camp  Secretaries  shall 
place  them  in  the  books.  We  need  word  to  assure  us  that  this  has  been  attend- 


ed to.  Please  examine  some  of  these  books  at  the  Y.  M,  C.  A.  buildings  and 
report  immediately  on  the  enclosed  postcard. 

Dedication . In  Circular  No.  7 we  gave  program  of  dedication  exercises. 
This  was  merely  for  your  possible  interest,  in  case  you  think  a form  of  dedi- 
cation desirable.  In  view  of  the  lateness  of  the  date  and  the  fact  that  your 
building  has  possibly  already  been  in  use,  we  doubt  if  it  is  necessary  or  even 

desirable.  A bulletin,  however,  issued  from  Headquarters,  calling  attention 
I.  C,  7 -A 


tc  the  facilities  offered  by  the  library,  is  decidedly  desirable.  Enclosed  is 
a sample  of  two  such  bulletins. 

Fla~ staff . A suggestion  for  one  was  communicated  in  Circular  5,  In  the 
case  of  many  buildings,  it  would  be  inappropriate  and  at  seme  of  the  camps  not 
permissible.  The  suggestion  is  therefore  withdrawn,  with  the  exception  of 
where  it  has  been  carried  out  successfully. 

Publications  of  the  Committee  on  Public  Inf  ormation.  Are  you  receiving 
the  pamphlets?  Are  you  receiving  the  Daily  Official  Bulletin,  and  if  so,  how 
many  copies? 

For  the  General  Director 
Joseph  L.  Tneoler 

Assistant  to  the  Director 


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HEADQUARTERS  33rd  DIVISION 
CAMP  LOG AN,  HOUSTON,  TEXAS 


TRAINING  CIRCULAR 
NO,  15 


January  26,  1918 


The  American  Library  Association  Camp  Library  will 
be  opened  for  the  use  of  the  officers  and  enlisted  men  of  Camp 
Logan,  on  Tuesday,  January  29,  1918,  at  5*00  P.M.  at  which  time 
the  Division  Commander  and  Staff  will  be  present.  Commanding 
Officers  of  Brigades,  Regiments  and  separate  organizations  are 
requested  to  be  present  also. 

Thereafter  the  library  will  be  opened  to  all  the 
officers  and  enlisted  men  of  Camp  Logan  between  the  hours  of 
9:00  A.M.  and  10:00  P.M,  daily,  and  all  are  cordially  invited 
to  utilize  the  library  in  any  manner  consistent  with  the  pur- 
poses for  which  established. 


BY  COMMAND  OF  MAJOR  GENERAL  BELL: 

OFFICIAL:  WILLIAM  K,  NAYLOR. 

FREDERIC  L.  HUIDEKOPER , Lieut.  Colonel,  General  Staff, 

Chief  of  Staff. 

Major,  A.G.R.C., 

Division  Adjutant, 


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HEADQUARTERS 

EIGHTY -THIRD  DIVISION  NATIONAL  ARMY 
Camp  Sherman,  Chillicothe,  Ohio 

January  29,  1918 

BULLETIN 
No.  19 

i.  camp  library 

The  attention  of  all  officers  and  enlisted  men  of  this  command  is  called 
to  the  benefits  to  be  derived  from  the  Camp  Library,  Section  F,  Building  13,  just 

♦ 

west  of  the  main  Y.  M.  C.  A.  Auditorium, 

This  library  is  made  up  of  a collection  of  the  latest  and  best  technical 
boohs,  which  will  be  of  immense  value  to  officers  and  others  who  desire  to  study 
any  branch  of  military  science. 

The  librarian  is  prepared  to  secure  promptly,  upon  request,  any  books 
which  may  be  needed. 

The  libraries  of  Ohio  are  also  lending  some  of  their  best  men  in  order 
to  give  every  assistance  possible  in  this  work. 

Unit  commanders  should  make  this  known  to  all  officers  and  men  of  their 

c ommand . 

By  command  of  Brigadier  General  Perkins: 

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P.  T.  Hayne 

Lt . Col.,  N,  A.,  Chief  of  Staff 

Off icial : 

Gordon  Johnston 
Major,  N.A.,  Division  Adjt. 


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Headquarters 
Washington,  D.  C, 

SPECIAL  INFORMATIONAL  CIRCULAR 

April  6,  1918 


To  the  Camp  Librarian: 

It  is  proving  very  difficult  to  secure  certain  Government  pub- 
lications, among  other  items,  the  Congressional  Record  and  the  publications 
of  the  Committee  on  Information.  The  fact  that  -those  may  not  be  arriving 
at  any  camp  is  not  due' to  any  lack  of  attention  on  our  part,  but  to  peculiar 
conditions,  as  follows: 

Congressional  Record.  "For  some  weeks  no  copies  have  been  sent 
outside  of  Washington  because  of  the  scarcity  of  paper.  About  a week  ago 
this  embargo  was  removed  and  copies  should  again  be  regularly  received." 
These  subscriptions  have  been  secured  in  each  case  through  the  courtesy  of 
a member  of  Congress.  In  the  case  of  your  camp,  it  is  through 


Committee  on  Public  Information.  Three  special  letters  of  re- 
quest and  inquiry,  as  well  as  four  personal  conferences  made  by  persons 
helping  in  the  '%r  Service  at  this  office,  have  failed  to  get  complete 
action  covering  all  camps.  Some  camps  are  getting  these,- some  are  not. 

We  have  previously  asked  each  camp  to  report  specifically. 

PLEASE  REPORT'. 

Will  you  not  kindly  send  a special,  separate  letter,  addressed 
to  Mr.  H.  H.  B.  Meyer,  Chief  of  the  Bibliography  Division,  Library  of  Con- 
gress, Washington,  D.  C,,  telling  him  whether  or  not  you  are  receiving 
both  the  Congressional  Record  and  the  publications  of  the  Committee  on 
Public  Information,  including,  the  Daily  Official  Bulletin? 


Cash  receipts,  A few  camps  are  overlooking  the  instruction  to 
send  all  receipts  for  book  fines  and  sale  of  magazines,  etc.,  to  the 
Treasurer  of  the  American  Library  Association,  c/o  Chicago  Public  Library. 
In  no  case  should  these  funds  be  expended  locally.  The  receipts  are  to 
be  kept  entirely  separate  from  the  cash  expenditures  and  the  latter  drawn 
only  from  the  fund  provided  by  Headquarters. 

Uniforms , Librarians  and  assistants  authorized  to  secure  their 
uniforms  locally  are  again  warned  not  to  order  uniforms  from  Robert  Riker 
& Co.,  of  New  York,  whose  service  has  proved  intolerable. 


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Executive  Secretary-  Mr.  Utley  has  been  obliged  to  return  to 
Chicago  to  spend  a few  weeks  at  the  Headquarters  office  of  the  A.  L.  A. 
in  connection  with  the  work  there.  Mr.  George  F.  Strong,  Librarian  of 
Western  Reserve  University,  Cleveland,  and  recently  in  Camp  Library  work 
(at  Beauregard  and  Bowie)  has,  at  the  request  of  the  General  Director, 
assumed  for  a time  the  duties  and  responsibilities  of  the  position  of 
Executive  Secretary  of  the  Library  War  Service. 

For  the  General  Director 
Joseph  L.  Wheeler 


Assistant  to  the  Director 


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April  26,  1918, 


UN  IFCRMS  ’ 

The  Library  War  Service,  when  so  requested,  will  ordinarily 
authorize  any  camp  librarian  or  regular  camp  library  assistant  (man.) 
to  procure  a uniform,  provided  he  expects  to  remain  in  the  service  at 
least  two  months,  A U'.Af  jrm  consists  of  one  coat  and  two  pairs  of 
breeches  of  Forest  Green  fount  sen-ounce  unfinished  serge,  two  shirts,  one 
hat,  one  two -inch  leather  coat  belt,  and  one  pair  of  Leggins. 

Uniforms  should  be  obtained  locally  if  possible,  provided  the  cost 
to  the  Library  War  Service  does  not  exceed  fifty  dollars.  Otherwise,  full 
measurements,  including  hat  size,  should  be  cent  to  Headquarters  and  uni- 
forms will  then  be  made  in  Washington,, 

All  uniforms  must  be  made  according  to  specifications  furnished  by 
Headquarters  on  application. 

Uniform  used  for  less  than  three  months  and  ceasing  tc  be  worn  be- 
erne  the  property  of  the  Library  War  Service, 

SUMMER  UNIFORMS 

Summer  uniforms  of  Forest  Green  khaki  (cotton)  are  authorized  ior 
camp  librarians  or  regular  camp  library  assistants  who  have  already  ob- 
tained the  regular  camp  library  uniforms,  and  for  other  librarians  and 
regular  assistants  (men;  who  expect  to  remain  in  the  service  at  least  two 
months.  They  will  not  ordinarily  be  authorized  for  those  who  would  use 
them  for  lass  than  two  months,.  A’ summer  uniform  consists  of  one  coat,  two 
pair  of  bree  ches  and  two  shirts. 

Summer  uniforms  must  be  made  in  design  closely  similar  to  the  regular 
camp  library  uniform,  for  which  specifications  are  furnished  by  Headquarters 
on  application. 


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Sumner  uniforms  should  be  procured  locally,  provided  the  Forest 
Green  khaki  can  be  obtained  locally,  and  provided  the  cost  to  the  Lib- 
rary War  Service  does  not  exceed  thirty-six  dollars.  Otherwise,  if  the 
coat  and  two  pairs  of  breeches  can  be  made  up  locally  for  twenty  dollars 
or  less,  Headquarters  will  furnish  the  material  for  them  on  request 
(9  yards,  or  for  a large  nan  9^  yards),  while  0,  D*  shirts  can  always 
be  bought  locally.  If  the  material  for  summer  uniforms  cannot  be  ob- 
tained locally';  or  if  the  prices  named  above  cannot  be  obtained,  measur- 
ements should  be  sent  to  Headquarters,  and  the  uniforms,  including  shirts, 
will  thou  be  made  in  Washington, 

Those  who  are  securing  summer  uniforms  and  do  not  alreay  own  a 
hat,  two  inch  leather  coat  belt  and  leggins,  are  authorized  to  buy  these 
articles  locally  or  to  order  them  from  Headquarters  (measurements  necess- 
ary), Summer  uniforms  used  for  less  than  three  months  and  ceasing  to  be 
worn,  become  the  property  of  the  Library  War  Service, 

Many  camp  library  workers  who  wear  their  coats  but  little  and  are  not 
living  in  insufferably  warn  camps,  will  find  it  unnecessary  to  wear 
summer  uniforms. 


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SPECIAL  INFORMA TIONAL  CIRCULAR 
To  Camp  Librarians  at  the  39  Large  Camps* 


June  13 , 1918 


Saratoga  Conference.  Where  arrangements  can  be  made  for  carrying  on  the 
Camp  Library  work  during  his  absence,  the  Camp  Librarian  will  attend  the  Saratoga 
4 Conference.  There  are  exceptions,  however.  Camp  Librarians  who  have  left  the 
service  or  who  are  to  leave  it  within  a month  or  two,  would  ordinarily  not  be  ex- 
» pected  to  attend,  as  the  information  which  they  would  gather  could  not  be  put  to 
<9  effective  use  during  the  short  remaining  period.  The  Librarians  at  those  camps 
which  have  been  regularly  supervised  will  oe  represented  by  the  Supervisor,  rather 
* than  by  the  Camp  Librarian.  The  Librarians  not  expected  to  attend  are  being  noti- 
f ied. 

On  receipt  of  this  circular,  each  Camp  Librarian  should  immediately  notify 
Headquarters  whether  he  expects  to  be  present  and  whether  he  has  made  direct  ar- 
rangement with  the  hotel  for  reservation,  and  whether  his  expenses  will  be  paid 
by  his  home  library.  It  is  hoped  that  the  home  library  will  pay  the  travel  ex- 
penses of  a large  number  of  the  Librarians.  The  Association  will  pay  travel  ex- 
penses, however,  in  case  the  home  library  is  unwilling  to  do  so.  This  includes 
expenses  up  to  $5.00  a day  at  Saratoga.  Camp  Librarians  are  to  appear  in  uniform. 


Preliminary  draft  of  Camp  Library  Handbook.  This  will  probably  be  mailed 
in  a few  days.  Each  Camp  Librarian  in  attendance  at  Saratoga  is  asked,  (a)  to 
examine  the  handbook  carefully,  making  note  of  the  suggestions,  questions,  and 
other  points  which  should  be  brought  up  for  discussion,  (b)  to  be  prepared  es- 
pecially to  describe  any  feature  of  his  equipment  or  practice  that  he  thinks 
possibly  unique,  (c)  to  be  prepared  at  Saratoga  to  speak  very  briefly  and  specif- 
ically on  any  of  the  subjects  outlined  in  Circular  No.  II  in  which  he  may  be  in- 
terested or  have  some  question.  There  is  much  ground  to  be  covered,  and  none  too 
much  time  available.  The  total  discussion  on  each  of  the  topics  can  only  be 
allowed  fifteen  or  twenty  minutes,  in  most  cases.  Brevity  is  essential. 

In  addition  to  the  topics  in  Circular  11,  time  will  be  given  for  the  dis- 
cussion of  more  general  topics  which  have  to  do  with  the  soldiers'  point  of  view 
*and  use  of  books.  Camp  Librarians  are  anxious  to  discuss  details  of  routine, 
but  the  larger  purpose  of  the  work  will  also  receive  attention  at  the  Round 
Table  meetings, 

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Headquarters 
Washington,  D.  C. 

SPECIAL  INFORMATIONAL  CIRCULAR 


To  the  Camp  Librarian; 


,June  20,1918, 


INSIGNIA : You  will  he  exrected  at  the  Conference 

to  wear  your  insignia  design  and  pins  in  the  manner  shown  in 
the  illustration.  If  the  oval  design  is  now  sewed  on  the 
sleeve,  have  it  transferred  to  the  left  coat  pocket.  A white 
shirt  may  he  worn,  wiith  either  attached  or  separate  white 
turned-down  collar  and  black  tic,  but  a camp  shirt  with  black 
tie  will  not  be  inappropriate. 


WAR  DEPARTMENT  PUBLICATIONS ; The  Adjutant  Genera*' 
al ' s Office  has  refused  certain  requests  for  War  Department  ^ 
publications,  because  it  has  had  a report  that  one  of  our 
Camp  Librarians  has  given  copies  of  War  Department  manuals 
to  soldiers  who  are  leaving  for  over-saas.  Please  note  thati 
the  distribution  of  War  Department  publications  to  officers 
and  men  is  entirely  in  the  Adjutant  General’s  charge.  Camp 
Librarians  are  therefore  directed  not  to  give  out  any  publi- 
cations of  the  War  Department  to  individual  soldiers  for 
their  personal  custody  or  ownership,  nor  to  include  them  in  » 
boxes  or  packages  for  overseas  use.  This  does  not,  however, 
prevent  their  use  in  the  ordinary  library  method  of  lending, 
with  a proper  record  and  with  the  distinct  understanding 
that  they  shall  be  returned  on  the  date  due. 


For  the  General  Director 
Joseph  L.  Wheeler 

Assistant  to  the  Director. 


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LIBRA ^Y  WAP  SERVICE 

Headquarters:  Library  of  Congress, 

Wa.sh.ingt  on , D .C  . 

SPECIAL  INFORMATIONAL  CIRCULAR 

November  , 19 18  , 


T'NTTRMS  FOB 


The  American  Library  Association  will  furnish  to  the  men  who 
expect  tc  remain  in  the  Library  War  Service  net  less  than  three  months: 


1 c oat 

1 pair  breeches 


(Forest  green,  14  or  IS  oz. 
(unfinished  serge  for  winter, 

(and  field  gray  cotton  for  summer. 


1 hat  or  cap 


(same  material  as  uniform) 


1 pair  lerr ins-leather  (or  imitation  leather, 
or  spiral  cloth  (optional) 


2 shirts  (gray)  . 


On  request,  a measurement  blank  will  be  sent  to  men  entitled 
to  uniform.  On  receiving  it  have  measurements  correct lv  and  -accurately 
taken  by  a local  tailor  or  some  other  competent  person;  forward  these  • 
measurements  to  Washington  headquarters,  and  uniform  will  be  made  and 
sent  you  direct  from  tailor.  The  tailor  will  be  instructed  to  send  bill 
to  you.  If  uniform  is  satisfactory,  approve  bill,  and  send  it  to  Wash- 
ington headquarters.  If  minor  alterations  need  to  be  made,  have  them  made 
locally  and  send  bill  to  Washington  headquarters.  If  uniform  is  radically 
wrong,  return  it  to  tailor,  who  made  it,  notifying  him  and  also  Washington 
headquarters . 

Thosseobtain'ing  uniform  (coat  and  breeches)  according  to  above 
procedure  are  authorized  to  purchase  locally  the  other  items  above  mention- 
ed; namely  hat  (or  cap),  leg r ins  , and  two  gray  shirts,  at  an  expense  not 
tc  exceed  ^20,  Th^'s  equipment  can,  in  most  cases,  be  bcurht  of  the  camp 
quartermaster  or  the  post  exchange. 


INF TGNIA : Chevron  will  be  attached  to  coat  by  tailor.  In 

addition,  headquarters  will  send  you  two  extra  chevrons  for  your  two  shirts 
one  tc  be  sewed  tc  each  shirt  on  left  breast  pocket. 

Three  pins  will  also  be  sent  you  from  headquarters;  one  t o be  attache 
attached  to  each  lapel  of  coat,  parallel  with  lower  edge  of  collar,  and 
the  third  to  be  pinned  to  front  of  hat  or  cap. 

hen  who  expect  to  be  in  service  at  least  six  months  will  be 
furnished  an  extra  pair  cf  breeches . 


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to  be  m ie  locally,  provided  suitable  material  can  be  obtained.  In  that 
case  specifications  and  sample  of  material  will  be  furnished  by  Washington 
headquarters  * 


Uniforms  remain  the  property  of  the  American  Library  Association 
and  upon  the  expiration  of  term  of  service  of  the  wearer,  the  uniform 
should  be  sent  by  parcel!  pest  to  Washington  headquarters,  unless  other 
arrangements  for  its  disposition  are  made  in  special  cases. 

The  "hr  Department  has  ruled  that  uniforms  for  civilian  workers 
in  camps  shfculd  be  worn  only  while  on  duty  with  troops  or  in  the  vicinity 
of  the  camps*  This  rulin'  seems  to  be  interpreted  that  uniforms  can 
properly  ve  Worn  on  trips  to  near-by  cities  or  towns,  especially  if  the 
wearer  is  on  officii]  business,  but  that  they  should  not  be  worn  at  a 
consddera’-le  distance  from  the  camp,  as  for  example,  on  a trip  home. 

The  Wi^  Department  rules  that  civilian  representatives  not  wear- 
inf  uniform  will  be  required,  while  in  camp,  tc  w.ear  a brassard,  5 inches 
wide,  on  the  left  sleeve,  roadway  between  the  elbow  and  shoulder,  with 
letterinr  cr  lesirn  shooin'  the  line  of  activity  in  which  wearer  is  enrared. 
Such  brassard  for  authorised  representatives  of  the  American  Library 
Association,  for  whom  uniforms  are  not  provided,  will  ’’■e  furnished  v y 
Washinrton  headquarters  on  request  . 

Belts  are  not  recommends!  and  are  not  furnished  by  the  Assoc- 
iation. Neither  are  shoes,  ires,  or  articles  other  than  those  enumerated 
in  the  fcrero.inr. 

Camp  library  Assistants  will  ordinarily  be  expected!  to  obtain 
approval  of  the  librarian  in  chirrs  before  authorization  for  uniform  s 
issued . 

OVTFCOATF  : The  A.  L.  A.,  will  pay  f-2-0  toward  cost  of  an  overcoat 
to  any  man  who  has  been  provided  a uniform..  Measurement  blank  will  be  sent 
on  request,  and  overcoat  ccstinr  $35, 50  will  be  male  and  sent  direct  from 
tailor,  Overcoat,  will  become  property  of  man  for  whom  it  is  ordered,  if 
he  remains  in  service  three  months  after  its  receipt,  and,  wrth  chevron 
removed,  will  be  suitable  for  ordinary  civilian  use.  Specifications  and 
sample  of  material  will  be  sent  tc  any  who  prefer  to  have  uniform  made 
locally.  On  receipt  of  bill  for  overcoat,  pay  tailor  amount  over  and  above 
^20,  have  him  credit  such  amount  on  bill,  and  then  send  bill  to  Washington 
headquarters  for  settlement  of  balance. 

A "reefer”  cr  short  sheepskin-lined  coat,  ccstinr  about  ! 20  will 
be  provided,  on  recommendation  of  the  camp  librarian,  to  any  man  in  service 
needin-  cne , and  for  whom  an  overcoat  has  not  been  provided.  In  many  camps 
tins  can  ’pe  obtained  locally. 

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